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Whether you’re a seasoned camping enthusiast or you’ve never camped before, there are some essential things you need to know for a comfortable, safe and fun experience. On an Outward Bound course, all of your camping equipment is provided for...
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In Jack London’s 1908 classic short story, To Build A Fire, the author tells the gripping tale of a hardy but slightly overconfident man traveling on foot in winter in the Yukon, with a dog as his companion. Not only...
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From a distance, Outward Bound may sound similar to summer camp. While there is some overlap, like fun outdoor activities, adventure, and sleeping under the stars with friends, the purpose and structure of the experience is different. Outward Bound is...
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National Parks Week is April 21st-29th! At Outward Bound, we’re celebrating the places that have gifted us adventure. Our national parks are an important part of the Outward Bound experience. You might even say that we couldn’t run our courses...
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Outward Bound for Adults isn’t a trip or a vacation, but it is a chance to unplug from the world and connect to yourself, rediscover what’s important and return to everyday life with a refreshed perspective. Outward Bound courses aren’t...
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When backpacking, you’re like a turtle . . . you carry everything you need with you on your back! You essentially carry a portable kitchen, bedroom and roof over your head. It can seem like a lot to squeeze into...
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“I regard it as the foremost task of education to insure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self denial, and above all, compassion.” -Outward Bound Founder, Kurt Hahn...
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At some point during the shift to a new year, I love to look ahead and envision how I can make the most of the upcoming year. What’s important this year? A break from routine? A motivator for getting more...
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There are many ways to make good use of spring break, yet it’s also easy for that unstructured time to slip away. How can you get away from the rigors of school or everyday life, have an adventure and rejuvenate?...
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“Technology can be our best friend, and technology can also be the biggest party pooper of our lives. It interrupts our own story, interrupts our ability to have a thought or a daydream, to imagine something wonderful, because we’re too...
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